Criminal Justice Police Custody and Security Officer

Police Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in the UK is looking for a Police Custody and Security Officer. This role involves providing care and security for individuals in custody, managing legal documents, and supporting various criminal justice processes. Candidates must be eligible to work as crime custody officers and possess a driving license. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful contribution to community safety and justice.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, welfare, security and escort of persons in custody.
• Process security of productions for court use.
• Support administration of criminal justice processes.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake the statutory functions and duties of a Police Custody and Security Officer, providing for the care, welfare, security and escort of persons in custody in accordance with standard operating procedures and relevant legislation; and where required undertake the role of Custody Officer.
• To be responsible for the processing, procedures and security of all productions retained for possible use at court and to provide a custodier service in relation to lost, found and stolen property.
• To support the administration of various criminal justice processes including the processing and maintenance of warrants and other legal documents; review and transmission of standard prosecution reports and other associated documents; and creation, maintenance and quality assurance of criminal justice records.
• At designated locations, to support Local Policing by carrying out administrative functions associated with public counter services including the provision of advice, guidance and processing of police related queries.
• A driving licence is desirable for this role.

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.